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Swim with the fishes

Ready for some deep sea diving, but no oxygen tanks? No problem, if you understand pumps and pressures.

Better latex than ever

How do you make a life-jacket out of kapok, rubber and the chemical process of vulcanisation? Find out more about rubber and vulcanisation.

Corals

The protection of coral is important, as it's not that sturdy. Discover what leads to formation of corals.

This corrosion

You never know when you’re going to need an underwater burglar alarm, but how to stop it from rusting? Discover how you can rely on sacrificial metals.

Don't be lunch

Mosquito misery on holiday? Forget your repellent? Disaster? Not if you know how to make your own. Get the science to fight back against mosquitoes and malaria.